ALL meanings of dearest
dear
D d - vocative noun dearest You can call someone dearest when you are very fond of them. 3
- adjective dearest When you are writing to someone you are very fond of, you can use dearest at the beginning of the letter before the person's name. 3
- superlative adjective dearest Your dearest wishes or hopes are things that you hope very much will happen. 3
- adjective dearest used as an affectionate way of addressing someone 3
- adjective dearest most cherished 3
- noun dearest used as a very affectionate form of address 3
- adjective dearest hard; grievous. 1
- noun dearest a person who is good, kind, or generous: You're a dear to help me with the work. 1
- noun dearest a beloved one. 1
- noun dearest (sometimes initial capital letter) an affectionate or familiar term of address, as to a child or romantic partner (sometimes offensive when used to a stranger, subordinate, etc.) 1
- adverb dearest dearly; fondly. 1
- adverb dearest at a high price: That painting cost me dear. 1
- adjective dearest heartfelt 1
- noun dearest Most loved or cherished. 1
- noun dearest A beloved person; a term of endearment. 0
- adjective dearest superlative form of dear: most dear. 0